Winemaker, Kaihanga waina
Also known as
- Wine maker, vintner, oenologist, viticulturist
Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.
02:16 mins
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$70K to $129K
Most common
$179K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax

Winemakers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in wineries, offices or laboratories, and may travel locally, nationally and internationally
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- need to be accurate, organised and work well under pressure
Tasks
- develop new wine styles and improve wine quality
- inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards
- evaluate quality of materials or products
- research methods to improve food products
- test quality of materials or finished products
- evaluate new technologies or methods
- review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge
- collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems
- establish standards for products, processes, or procedures
- confer with clients to exchange information
You usually need experience to become a winemaker and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- a forklift licence
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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